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Polestar announces significant sustainability gains
- 16/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Polestar has announced that it reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by nine per cent per car sold in 2023. According to its Sustainability Report, this equates to a reduction of 3.4 tCO2e compared to 2022 and was achieved primarily by selecting raw materials with lower climate impact, using renewable electricity in [...] -
CarComm Coachworks retains PAS 2060 certification
- 15/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Commercial vehicle repairer CarComm Coachworks has achieved carbon neutrality for the second year running and has reduced carbon emissions by 8.3% since its last assessment. It worked with ECA Business Energy to retain its PAS 2060 accreditation, which represents the highest benchmark in responsible carbon [...] -
SYNETIQ announces sustainability collaboration with students
- 04/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is working with masters students at Sheffield Hallam University to investigate alternative technologies to reduce emissions of its diesel-powered trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s Road to Tomorrow strategy of becoming net-zero and reducing its scope 1 emissions. According [...] -
eDriving unveils sustainability reporting solution
- 29/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
eDriving has launched its new EcoReport sustainability reporting solution to help fleets globally manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. EcoReport enables companies can quantify their driving-related CO2 emissions while showcasing the results of their climate impact reduction efforts in a ready-made Environmental, [...] -
NFDA receives Cabinet assurances for Northern Ireland trade
- 13/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Northern Ireland division has received assurances from the Cabinet Office that the movement and sale of new vehicles in Northern Ireland will remain unaffected with the proposed updating of type approval emission testing regulations. However, the NFDA has [...] -
SYNETIQ earns EcoVadis recognition
- 07/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: News, Uncategorised
Vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company SYNETIQ has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis, one of the most recognised independent sustainability assessment platforms. In its first EcoVadis rating, the IAA company was placed in the top 25% of more than 100,000 other businesses assessed [...] -
Europcar Mobility Group accelerates EV transition
- 02/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a number of new initiatives to help drivers reduce emissions and switch to electric vehicles. It has introduced an increasing number of hybrid and electric battery vehicles for private or business rental, helping motorists try EV technology before making a long-term [...] -
Alltruck partners with Hultsteins to tackle emissions
- 20/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Commercial vehicle contract hire specialist Alltruck has joined forces with Hultsteins to deliver what it describes as a groundbreaking move towards sustainable transportation. After successful trials, it is employing Hultsteins’ carbon refrigeration solution which delivers huge reductions in harmful emissions, [...] -
IGA says investment critical to meeting 2035 target
- 22/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has called for government investment to ensure the industry has the skills and infrastructure to meet the newly-announced 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced this week that the ban was being pushed back from 2030 to [...] -
ULEZ forcing drivers to replace cars
- 30/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
More than a fifth of car users (20.4%) living in cities with clean air zones have sold or are planning to sell their vehicles due to them failing to comply with the schemes. This is according to new research by Britain’s new car buying platform, What Car? The survey of 839 motorists also found that nearly 40% [...]